Ty France’s remarkable post-Mariners career could be nearing life-changing payday

Ty France hasn't had the most straightforward professional baseball career. He was taken by the Padres in the 34th round of the 2015 draft and made under 300 plate appearances for San Diego before being traded to the Mariners (along with Andrés Muñoz) in a massive seven-player deal in 2020.

In his first two full seasons in Seattle, France established himself as an integral member of the lineup, posting a 127 OPS+ and receiving his first and only All-Star selection over that stretch. Unfortunately, 2023 saw some significant offensive regression and by 2024, he had been designated for assignment and sent to Cincinnati for a catching prospect that never made it past rookie ball in the Mariners'…